THE #1 QUESTION - Does It Work with Driver?

The number one question on my channel is “does it work with the driver?”.
The “it” that is being referred to is WEIGHT FORWARD, and the answer is emphatically “YES”!
As discussed in my most recent video “THE WRENCH”, people are scared (and often discouraged) from having their weight forward for any of their clubs, but especially the driver. The belief is that weight forward = steep angle of attack and will cause you to hit down to much, inducing a slice and robbing you of distance. This is simply not the case!
Not only does weight forward not = steep, it also makes swinging from in-to-out and hitting a draw EASIER… yes, that’s right, weight forward = draws for days!
So if you’re ready to hit the driver better than you ever imagined possible, get your weight forward, keep it there, and swing your hands around you. Enjoy the bombs! 💣
🎥 OTHER WRENCH 🔧 VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND HERE -
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[@MG-th9sl]

I decided to try this concept after trying countless theories. I didn’t bother to practice figuring what the hell do I have to lose. I typically shoot around 90. The first par 5 I reached in 2 and made a birdie. On a 369 yard par 4 slight dogleg left my drive might have hit the cart path but landed in the middle of the fairway 36 yards from the front of the green. I usually hit my drives 200 to 225. I ended up shooting 81 after screwing up 2 holes with a double and a triple bogey. The lowest I have ever shot was 79 a handful of times. However at nearly 70 years old it seems you have found me a new power source. If you weren’t half way around the world I would come see you personally. Thank you for the great explanations you give in every video.

[@daunedavis609]

You and I sound like we have the same golf game. Hopefully I will have the same results when I take this new concept to the course and do it under real game conditions.

[@WarrenReunion1967]

Agree!

[@randymahony8157]

I can't hit the small ball first with any consistency unless I have my weight forward and that's all my clubs. Thanks Rob.

[@jmark7777]

Great video..Thanks Rob! 👍🏻

[@timdrabik6113]

Preaching truth! Love these continuing “wrench” vids.

[@arnoldhorton3635]

Thanks Rob, can’t wait to try this!

[@josephabdilla1383]

Another great video Thanks

[@MichaelGouldcanyouimagine1858]

Thanks, Rob. This has been most helpful.

[@rochellestanley9532]

Love your insight 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

[@rickjohnson46]

Excellent,as usual.

[@billbozone6119]

Great video! I have been struggling of late to make solid contact. Your concluding comments to 'Turn your feet out' are spot on for me!! Went to the range today and I seem to be back on track thanks to the 'wrench' and turning my feet out. Thank you for your great work and your desire to help us. Keep up the fantastic job!!

[@broadripplecanalswimteam5400]

Thanks Rob. Seems mechanically so spot on. Trying tomorrow. Cheers!

[@293889809]

Great information. I enjoy your videos very much

[@MegaPaul1948]

Thanks Rob, i like how you get straight to the point and give an excellent precise description, cheers.

[@fbf01]

Love this 👍🏻 can’t wait to get to the range tonight

[@leemccoshen2958]

Fantastic video! I have struggled with this, Thank you for posting a clear and concise video that is very relatable. Cannot wait to put this into action. Thanks Rob!

[@maurimyllymaki5087]

You are great, so great golfteacher!!! Thank you again !

[@johnshearer2303]

Great stuff. Im working on this.

[@bobburch2151]

Another amazing video and like I said before I get so much out of your videos and I watch them over and over. Thanks again so much

[@grahamnewman4982]

Makes complete sense and stops the dreaded sway!

[@bobskaftfeld5611]

I haven’t hit one decent drive in 5, 18 hole rounds! Someone will have to physically prove to me this works or F in fix my issue!

[@derekparkinson156]

Excellent I know what way I'm playing in future, happy days 😀

[@kmaxgolf]

Love your work Rob. Keep them coming. I need to keep working on my setup with the driver. I make the mistake of not allowing some tilt away while bumping the hips forward.

[@russquick7899]

Hi Rob-Don't know how I missed this video but damn glad I found it. Always find a jewel in your lessons. Be good, stay safe-Russ

[@sscully67]

I needed this! 💯

[@johnpepper5568]

Great job as usual.

[@patoygolf]

Thanks Rob for showing me that the driver is ok to set up with the weight on the left side. I am still getting used to it, but I hit my irons and wedges comfortably well, specially the wedges I am over hitting my main targets. Thanks for your great knowledge of sharing.

[@Criscross292]

Thanks! I was one of the people who had asked how to swing with the weight forward using the Driver. This really helps

[@miloradjelic7521]

Hello Rob, Thank you for clarifying this weight distribution with the driver, fairway wood etc. Asked you to clarify this from your last video which you have done. Thank you. Keep up the good work!

[@jcdowns1]

This makes perfect sense. I'm always looking for ways to improve consistency, and I get another way to generate a draw. Bonus! Thanks.

[@focusassemebly5029]

I haven t had a chance to try this but this is simple. Makes a lot of sense. Very interesting

[@GLIDGaming]

Thx Rob 👊🏼

[@bobmills4373]

Having been a follower of your stack and tilt instruction I had adapted the weight forward concept. Then developed a right leg extending slightly as a swing trigger. This created a pivot around the lead leg as in your compass analogy. I have never hit the ball so well. If weight is not enough forward the start of the swing is difficult to initiate, feeling stuck. Kudos to your ability to communicate complex topics with pertinent drills. Thanks!

[@50StatesGolfer]

Amazing video. Been trying to stay on front, but moving too much. I think that this will work. Will let you know.

[@leewraspir8230]

Many thanks!

[@jimwocha4949]

Thanks Rob. A very clear, concise explanation of the concept of weight forward. I'm a convert to S&T anyway but sometimes fall back into bad habits. Maybe some drills to reinforce this would be good. Chipping and weight forward I think is a given for most people but technique would be a good one too.

[@alanstolarczyk5442]

Good stuff!!

[@michaelwentzel4664]

Excellent explanation! I can actually see ball position in relation to left foot,and width of stance. Thank you!

[@garrymajor7528]

Look’s easy I am a slicer so will give this a go tomorrow hope it works.Thanks for this .

[@roberttarrant3217]

Wish I knew of you years ago. Rob, your explanations on what I now know were my best days on the golf course would have helped me understand better how to build more consistency into my game. You are the answer to the Shakesperean dilemma, "it was the best of times and yet, it was the worst of times." Consistency is always better when it comes to golf.

[@williamknapp9497]

thanks Rob, had to send this one to my son !!

[@rickcudmore8156]

I happened to watch Tom Saguto's iron video on Monday and used his/this method of weight forward on Tuesday's round. Shot an 82, 3 birdies and had a 281 yd drive and I only hit behind the ball once. Not bad for 15 hcp. Now I'm going to watch the wrench video.

[@daunedavis609]

I went to the driving range yesterday and combined this system with one other hip rotating drill and it worked wonderfully. For years I have had trouble transferring my weight and getting the proper hip rotation in my swing. I have gone to pros for lessons but very few would work on my lower body in transferring my weight correctly to help with my hip rotation which was really hindering my swing. I even had one PGA pro tell me I needed to fire my swing off with the left side but missed the important part of telling me how to achieve that. There just seemed to be to many moving parts. This concept has simplified the swing and that concept for me immensely.

[@joesunova8874]

Undoubtedly the quickest and the most effective swing change I have ever made. Extraordinary improvement (with ALL clubs) would not be an overstatement. Just for example I had given up on my 3 and 5 woods - but they became immediately easy to flush. Thank you so much!!

[@susanmartin1611]

I can't say it more...thank u..thank u..I watched your video on your wrist position..it has helped me so very much. I've cut at least 10 stokes.. thank u

[@brentthompson5235]

Thanks Rob. 58 and only started 5 months ago. Been trying this at range with irons and working really well. Tried yesterday with driver and was really happy with most of my shots. I was a terrible hooker until I tried weight forward and now loving hitting the ball 👍

[@elizabethdickerson2412]

Excellent lesson. I have taken many golf lessons and not one of the instructors discussed weight forward. It absolutely, positively works and has changed my game completely. Thanks so much Rob. Well done.

[@ayjaykay7085]

Another great video Rob. There's no doubt that this works. However, one thing I still struggle with in backswing is when and how to alter the wrist condition after club parallel to the ground ie in order to get club face in optimal position at end of backswing and prior to transition. Would appreciate a tutorial/feels/drills for this. Thanks and keep up the great work

[@tplgolf]

Excellent. I have hit with MB several times, glad to send you videos. Your wrench drill is great. My feeling is my forward hip moves back from ball towards the heal of left foot (forward foot) - no lateral movement. As long as shoulder goes down, I get great strikes. Wrench drill is awesome Tom Landers Golfing Magazine

[@ralfekback8]

Just love this drill, great for a new player like me

[@marcg1964]

I just went to the range to try this out. I had some hiccups, in that I was shifting forward on the downswing vs. rotating. This promoted slices. With the irons this method gave me immediate and significant improvement. So glad I found these videos. Thank you.

[@tgolferman]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@johnmabry6584]

I tried your stack & tilt one round. I did very well with contact with the golf ball. Hit a few just a tad fat. Came up short. Had more hits on target . On the green. I did not have to practice this swing but I need more info to get better. Thank you very much!

[@aussie-kiwi]

Weight set forward gives more time to strike the ball combined with your wrist drills. Makes a huge difference to our game. Again well done.

[@philipcarville5317]

Good points today

[@Jazzman5001]

Hi Rob, been using ST on irons all year and making huge improvements. Just started applying ST to driver but hitting huge hooks. Please consider a video on ST driver and hooks. Thanks Rob!

[@frasermclean-smith9091]

Hey Rob, Still enjoying the videos and the tips seem to be making a difference. I am, however currently plagued a bit by a higher percentage of driver toe strikes than I'd like! Don't get me wrong, they all tend to be fairway finders but obviously I lose a bit of distance by not hitting nearer the sweet spot. I am currently using a 9.5 degree Honma TW 747 driver with a Vizard 65g Stiff shaft. Previously had a 10.5 Ping G400 Max Regular, which was perhaps easier to strike consistently, but ball flight was higher and run out much less than the Honma, hence why I changed. keep up the great work, thanks again, Fraser

[@stevenericlutz]

Best golf teacher on KZbin

[@paulnelson826]

Another great video reiterating weight forward .. it really does work with me .. All mainly pushes and draws ..yes another video cementing how amazing this this is

[@paulnelson826]

How amazing this system is 👌🏌️‍♂️

[@lesmoore7613]

I enjoy the STT method ... even a golfer with limited hip rotation or flexibility .... this still seems to be the wisest choice on proper technique for controlling low point and improving consistency of strike, your thoughts......thanks again for your wonderful contributions to lowering golf scores around the world, cheers from Alabama...

[@carlosfreitasdasilva9150]

Rob, Great video. Because you have asked for our questions, I would like to ask you whether you have a video on how to square club face at impact. I did a test with the GEARS system (in Paris) and it shows that at impact my club face is closed. This seems to be the reason why I am playing straight pulls and sometimes pull-hooks. I understand the latter is mainly related to club path. By the way, I did in Paris a fitting for an EDEL putter. Thanks. Best wishes, Carlos

[@leonardabrahams7180]

Excellent instructions I really appreciate the way you simply the instruction. Keep up the good work. Leonard from South Africa 💥💥💥👌👌👌

[@tomhowarth6697]

Good stuff.

[@dkgolfnut]

Amazing video as usual. I definitely need to keep weight forward to get repeatable results. One question I have is does weight forward work on fairway bunkers and green side bunkers?

[@patman2193]

Rob Killin it

[@martinhardman9288]

Nice one Rob and well done the boys from the Lane!

[@martinhardman9288]

@@golftecasia Arteta's seen his arse 🤣. His own, not Nick's 😁

[@roryosullivan9179]

Hey Rob, many thanks for your truly excellent and easy to understand ideas on how best to help us learn the S&T system. Now, my question has to do with my severe struggle to rid myself of the dreaded chicken wing at impact and oftentimes the follow through which I didn't really know was my weakness until between you and Nick, who encourage us to video ourselves, led me to look for an app for this very purpose. What I discovered was an app which I'm guessing is best not to mention lest I'm mistaken for a spam merchant, but suffice to say it is currently only available right now on the iPhone and it is very easy to find online. In any event it pretty much analyses a persons swing after a countdown proceeded by a "Swing now" vocal instruction and then the swing is swiftly presented and critiqued back with AI measurements. All very clever. Whilst I think its a very addictive and potentially excellent way to improve my swing in theory, I don't know but wish I did know if this form of practise (particularly when put to the test against your superior equipment) along with the never ending question "could this be an anti S&T app?" is something you guys would encourage or discourage, not to mention your insights into this apps accuracy- which I am simply not qualified to have an opinion on. That said Rob, if this little app is right, then every video of yours and Nicks and Eric Cogorno's on how to keep the left arm straight is simply not working for me on a consistent enough basis and its beginning to drain my confidence because my best just doesn't seem to be enough to stop this chicken wing issue from happening with such horrendous regularity. I can't quite understand what I'm not doing enough of to rectify this problem...

[@tomfoley2104]

Such great stuff. (I feel like a broken record) As for suggestions for future content, and also ties in with this, what is a great drill for transition from P4 to P5? I feel where I struggle is in keeping weight moving forward while keeping head (and shoulders) from also moving forward which is obviously no good.... Thank you so much for such great content

[@nt6470]

fantastic

[@eldodpuppy9665]

Rob, I absolutely love your website and your instruction! My question is that my back gets sore when I go into impact and follow through. How much shoulder tilt do you recommend for the impact and follow through? And how much should I be arching my back as they go into the follow through?

[@stepinovr]

Hello everyone excellent pointers here Stillness factor is huge Jim Veneto similar approach

[@mattgross76]

Thanks for all of the great videos. You make stack and tilt easy to understand. One question I have is the loft on your driver. Is it a 7, 9, 10, etc. degree loft?

[@peterkelly9655]

Hi Rob, new to teh channel and loving it so far. just wondering have you done a video on wedges from PW - Lob wedge and how the stack and tilt works for them without digging the leading edge into ground (which I struggle with especially on my 28deg lob? Thanks a lot, Peter

[@starks1974]

Great vid again Rob! I think newer users to SnT get so focused on that downswing for ball first contact it tends to bleed into longer clubs where it’s not needed. I know this from experience. So I try to visualize my shot and how high I’m going to hit, which should be done with all shots. I think of hitting to the high point of an object and I’m naturally hitting up. My question is regarding the hip slide and turn. I feel like I get stuck in cement, again focusing too much on the low point then adding loft back to the face as I have not moved enough. What are some drills or check points to ensure the hip shift occurs & keep moving the hip around? Thanks!

[@lexfowell8500]

Good work sir, going to change my 3 wood

[@trevorbain9142]

Hi Rob another great Video. When setting up to the ball do you feel as if your aiming to the target or are you aiming out to the right with the club face to play for the draw.?

[@seniorswalkingthecamino]

Heading to the range tomorrow stay tuned, going to try this out - loved the video presentation: clear, concise, demonstrable and the concept, makes sense...Now i hope when i do the "wrench" it's not this old back we're talking about! Love the videos Rob!

[@seniorswalkingthecamino]

@@golftecasia range session was awesome...found that finishing with my right arm coming across my chest (kinda like a hands in on the follow thru feel) was huge...you appeared to do that so i tried it and voila!

[@seniorswalkingthecamino]

@@golftecasia yes-- as a senior no less. My wife and I did the Francis (thru Spain) then the Portuguese Camino (Porto to Santiago - I think you lived in Portugal?), this year Le Puys thru France and April 2023 we do Del Norte - start in San Sebastian and walk to the coast - 1,000 km. Should be in shape for the golf season! Have to say Rob this S&T feels like a game changer, early days for me but so far it feels right! Although my old lessons coach always said "Sandy iif it feels right you're doing it wrong"....old habits!

[@davidlim5]

ROB, 100% OR 99% FORWARD SOLVED "ALL CLUBS" FROM TEES TO GREENS + PUTTING TOO, CONGRATS.

[@niklasmeier9401]

Hey Rob, I really like your channel and your clear and logical explenations. S&T makes sense for me, but I have One Big Problem with it. No Teacher in my area use this system and it is difficult with the conflicting instructions. Some Teachers say I have a reverse Pivot. And there is my Number 1 Question: How do you fix a reverse Pivot from a Stack and Tilt view? I have looked at my swing on a Slow-Motion video and checked it with the pictures in the official S&T Book. There is a picture with different weight distributions on the upswing and a recommended one. I am more forward than that. I have seen your video "Is Stack&Tilt a reverse Pivot?" and understand, that a reverse Pivot is a weight shift Backwards. I struggle with shifting my hips more forward in the downswing, when the weight is on the front foot in the beginning. All the teachers say that I must feel my weight on the Back-Foot on the Backswing and push from there. And there is the conflict. So Please answer my Number 1 Question: How do you fix a reverse Pivot from a Stack and Tilt view? I am a very logical learner and I must Trust my logical System of the Swing to Swing with confidence. Thank you for your great work and greetings from Germany

[@jsraheja9335]

Great 👍

[@terrypizzacala9932]

You have demonstrated with the driver and the irons. Can you do one using the 3 & 5 fairway wood and the hybrids. Thanks Rob

[@derekpotter2828]

I recently tried this with my irons and it’s completely improved my ball striking. I’m now flushing my irons. I can’t wait to try it with my driver!

[@joegonzalez645]

First time seeing your video on weight forward definitely will be trying it out this weekend , I’ve struggled with slicing the ball with my Driver maybe just maybe this can help or cure.

[@johnking9794]

Hi Rob. Thanks for this great tip. One question. Would this work for the short game, ie pitching and chipping. Thanks again. Regards John

[@bobmills4373]

If anyone can detail the effect pressure points in the hands has on hinging and setting the flying wedge on the proper angle and plane it's you Rob. I lose the feel of how my hands are oriented in the back swing. Please do a video on this issue. Thanks and regards, Bob in Atlanta, Georgia

[@doncatch1]

More good stuff.

[@larrysmith8002]

Quick question for you Rob. You mentioned towards the end of the video that most people don't play with 100% of the weight fwd. Why do you think most people wouldn't if it works? Why would someone NOT want to keep most, if not all, of the weight fwd throughout the entire golf swing? Did I misunderstand what you were discussing? Appreciate all the great content. Please don't stop making videos. Your instructions have helped me tremendously. Take care.

[@pleroma5924]

Ok i performed two of your driver tips(depth of turn instead of width and weight on lead leg. Three slow drives and they all were straight

[@Danny.A665]

Wow wow wow super light bulb moment. My story, went to a pro with trackman, was surprised to learn hitting level to 4 down. Limited to around 200yd carry using Castle pink tees. Just cant seem to hit up aarrgghh. Watched this video, tried the concept still using pink tee, feels weird, but was striking low on face, hmmm time to use higher tee, switched to orange tee, OMG, middle of fsce , high draws🎉🎉🎉. Not measured this yet but i must must must be hitting up now😢 looking like 220/230 carry with rock like range balls. Will post an update after my next trackman session in Feb. Thanks !!!

[@benypatricia8683]

Good job 🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨 thanks

[@jamesovens9283]

Rob - love the content. Question: during setup when I bump my hips to the left my right shoulder naturally goes back so my shoulder line is pointing right of target. This has been giving me lot of in-to-out. Do I need to consciously keep my shoulder line more neutral or is this part of the intention of the hip bump? Thanks!

[@sergioragozzini9975]

Thanks Rob, that makes perfect sense. I do have a query although not sure if it's really relevant, that is at the top of the back swing using this technique, what triggers the downswing? Shoulder, Hips, Feet, Push on the leading leg? I typically have a tendency to pull/draw the ball and fall back on my follow through, likely because I put too much weight on my back foot on the backswing...

[@robertbain5076]

Makes sense, very clear explanation. Strikes me that the robot swing machines all rotate around a single axis. One question: most of us need all the help we can get to get rid of our slices, but what adjustments do we need to make to hit a reliable fade?

[@Criscross292]

I realized after trying this multiple times (with frustration) that the ‘key’ is how you set your weight forward. This can NOT be underestimated. Seriously…. watch this part of the video several times 2:15. When you set your weight forward properly with the hips, your swing will become very, very consistent.

[@WarrenReunion1967]

Agree. Took me about a month to capture the proper motion and balance. I’m 70 years old. Now hitting 80 or less.

[@slices6500]

Rob, excellent presentation as usual. Have been working on the S&T for a while and funny I think the two best You Tube teachers are both in Singapore, the other JKM. I have a subtle question: with the driver you state to shift the lead hip forward to create a bit of natural upward tilt at setup and 60% of the weight on the lead foot. For the irons I believe the setup is the body equally centered or "stacked" over the ball with no lead hip move towards the target and of course 60%+/- weight on the lead foot. Am I correct in this read? Appreciate your great teaching vids.

[@bill4844]

Hi Rob, when you address the ball with irons and driver do you nudge your lower centre forward or both centres forward? Cheers mate! Really enjoying your videos.

[@christophers.1517]

Holy crap, Rob! I tried this wrench drill at the range yesterday. It felt weird at first putting all of my weight forward in setup, but man, I was hitting everything flush, solid and straight with a slight draw. And this was with every club! I am going to try playing my next round in this fashion. My question is, if this method works so well, why go back to placing less than 100% on your front side at set up ever again?

[@rickoh7578]

Rob, our golf season just started and your lessons have had a positive impact on my game, especially the correct way to use the wrist and both of the weight forward video’s but I have a problem, I have arthritis in my left knee and it can be difficult to post on my left leg when I use the weight forward golf swing, a knee brace helps. Is there a way I can accomplish the stacked golf swing without a leg straightening post on the follow through. I really enjoy your golf instruction.

[@jjamesd1]

Maybe try 60% forward instead of 100%. You would get some benefit of weight forward.

[@josephwalker138]

With this weight forward concept with the driver, what would be the recommended ball/tee height please? Thank you.

[@Arkade_Perfect]

Hi Rob…new to the channel and loving the content I’ve went back and watched. Can I ask what your swing thoughts are on the course? Is it shot shape / start line….target…mechanical? Thanks

[@Arkade_Perfect]

@@golftecasia Thank you 🙏

[@cgvagf]

I've tried weight forward and have had success and failure, but I think I was doing it wrong at times, I wasn't turning around that "wrench" in my hips, but I will this weekend.